CSISPWD

Civil Services Incentive Scheme for Persons with Disabilities

The objective of the scheme is to encourage disabled candidates who are successful at various stages of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, and the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore.

State Cash

States / UT: Madhya Pradesh

Nodal department: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Scheme open date: 2008-08-08

Categories: Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Placement assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Civil Services, Incentive, PwD, UPSC, MPPSC, Disabled

Details

The "Civil Services Incentive Scheme for Persons with Disabilities" scheme was started on 8th August 2008 by the Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The objective of the scheme is to encourage disabled candidates who are successful at various stages of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, and the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme, eligible candidates will receive the following financial incentives:
  • ₹20,000/- on passing the preliminary examination
  • ₹30,000/- on passing the main examination
  • ₹20,000/- on final selection. Note: The incentive amount is directly transferred to the applicant& 39;s bank account

Under this scheme, eligible candidates will receive the following financial incentives:

  • ₹20,000/- on passing the preliminary examination.
  • ₹30,000/- on passing the main examination.
  • ₹20,000/- on final selection.

Note: The incentive amount is directly transferred to the applicant's bank account.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a native of Madhya Pradesh.
  2. The applicant should have a disability of 40% or more.
  3. A disabled candidate who passes any stage (preliminary examination, main examination, or final selection) of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, or the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore, is eligible for the scheme.
  4. The application form should be submitted within 6 months of the exam result declaration.
  5. The incentive amount is provided only once per candidate at each stage of the examination.

Note: As per the definition mentioned in Section-2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, the disability should be 40% or more.

Application Process

Offline

  • To avail the benefits under the scheme, the disabled candidate must submit an application in the prescribed format to the office of the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department in their district.
    Note: The application form must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the examination result declaration.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the objective of this scheme?
The objective is to encourage disabled candidates who pass various stages of the Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC or MPPSC.
What financial incentives are provided under the scheme?
1. ₹20,000 for passing the preliminary examination. 2. ₹30,000 for passing the main examination. 3. ₹20,000 for final selection.
How is the incentive amount transferred?
The incentive amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the applicant.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A disabled candidate of Madhya Pradesh who passes any stage (preliminary examination, main examination, or final selection) of the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi, or the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore, is eligible for the scheme.
What defines the disability requirement?
According to Section-2 of the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, the disability must be 40% or more.
What is the application process for this scheme?
Candidates must submit an application in the prescribed format to the office of the Joint Director/Deputy Director, Social Justice and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department in their district.
How long do applicants have to submit their application after the exam result declaration?
Applications must be submitted within 6 months from the date of the examination result declaration.
Can a candidate apply for incentives under both UPSC and MPPSC examinations?
Yes, candidates who qualify in either or both examinations are eligible for the incentives as per the scheme.
Can candidates from other states apply for this scheme?
No, this scheme is specifically for residents of Madhya Pradesh.

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